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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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