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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around 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 classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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