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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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