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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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