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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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