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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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