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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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