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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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