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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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