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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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