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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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