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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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