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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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