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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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