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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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