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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around 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 massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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