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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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