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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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