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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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