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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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