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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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