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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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