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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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