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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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