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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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