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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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