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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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