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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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