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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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