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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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