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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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