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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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