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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners 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. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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