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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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