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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)