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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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