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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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