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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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