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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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