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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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