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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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