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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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