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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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