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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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