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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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