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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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