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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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