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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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