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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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