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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in 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 massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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