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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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