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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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