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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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