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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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