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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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