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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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