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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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