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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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