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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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