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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people 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 online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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