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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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