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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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