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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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