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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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