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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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