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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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