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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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