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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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