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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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