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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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