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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses 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 learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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