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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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