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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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