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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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