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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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