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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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