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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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