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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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