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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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