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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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