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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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