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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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