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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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