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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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