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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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