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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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