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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants 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 many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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