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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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