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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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