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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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