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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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