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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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