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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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