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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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