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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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