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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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