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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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