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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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