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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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