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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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