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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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