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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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