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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of 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 classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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