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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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