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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes 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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