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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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