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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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