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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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