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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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