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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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