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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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