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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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