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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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