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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered people all over 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. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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