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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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