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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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