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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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