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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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