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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people 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. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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