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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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