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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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