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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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