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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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