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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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