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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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