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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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