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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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