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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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