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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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