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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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