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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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