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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of 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 open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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