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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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