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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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