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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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