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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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