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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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