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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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