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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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