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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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