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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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