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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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