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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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