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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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