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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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