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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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