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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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