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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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