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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around 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 MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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