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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered learners 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. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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