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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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