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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around 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 massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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