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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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