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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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