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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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