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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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