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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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