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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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