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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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