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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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