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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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