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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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