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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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