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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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