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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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