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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources