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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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