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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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