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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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