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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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