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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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