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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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