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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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