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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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