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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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