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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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