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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring 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 considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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