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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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