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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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