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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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