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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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