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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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