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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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