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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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