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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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