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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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