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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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