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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about 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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