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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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