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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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