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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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