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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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