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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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