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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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