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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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