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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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