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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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