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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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