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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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