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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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