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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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