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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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