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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources