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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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