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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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