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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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