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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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