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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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