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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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