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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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