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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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