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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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