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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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