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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses 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 almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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