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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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