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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take 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 almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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