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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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