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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans 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 classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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