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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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