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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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