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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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