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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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