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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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