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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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