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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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