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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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