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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around 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. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the 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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