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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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