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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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