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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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