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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around 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. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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