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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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