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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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