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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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