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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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