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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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