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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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