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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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