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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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