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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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