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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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