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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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