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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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