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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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