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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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