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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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