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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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