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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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