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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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