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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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