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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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