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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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