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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people 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. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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