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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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