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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education