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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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