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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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