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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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