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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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