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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people 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. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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