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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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