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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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