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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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