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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans 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 MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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