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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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