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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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