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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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