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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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