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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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