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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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