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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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