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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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