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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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