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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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