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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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