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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering people 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. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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