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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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