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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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