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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of 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. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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