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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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