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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses 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. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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