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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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