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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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