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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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