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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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