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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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