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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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