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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. 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 learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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