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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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