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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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