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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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