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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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