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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part 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 for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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