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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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