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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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