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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world 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 massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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