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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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