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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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