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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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