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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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