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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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