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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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