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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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