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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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