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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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