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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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