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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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