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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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