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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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