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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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