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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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