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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver 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 MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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