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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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