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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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