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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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