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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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