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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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