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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in 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 normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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