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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources