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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates 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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