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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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