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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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