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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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