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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student 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 online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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