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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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