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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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