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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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