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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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