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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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