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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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