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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources