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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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