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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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