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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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