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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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