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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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