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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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