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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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