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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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