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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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