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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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