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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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