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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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