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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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