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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. 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. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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