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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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