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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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