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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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