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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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