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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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