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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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