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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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