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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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