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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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