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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in 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 generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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