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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations 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. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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