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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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