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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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