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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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