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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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