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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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