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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all over 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 online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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