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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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