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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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