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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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