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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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