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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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