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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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