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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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