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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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