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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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