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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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