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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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