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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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