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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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