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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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