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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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