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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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