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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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