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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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