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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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