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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major 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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