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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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