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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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