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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)