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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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