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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education