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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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