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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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