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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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