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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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