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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources