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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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