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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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