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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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