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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over 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 online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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