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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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