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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key 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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