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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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