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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of 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. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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