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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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