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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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