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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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