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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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