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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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