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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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