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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver 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 MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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