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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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