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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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