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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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