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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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