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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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