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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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