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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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