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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet 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 educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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