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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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