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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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