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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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