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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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