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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take 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. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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