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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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