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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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