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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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