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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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