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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses 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. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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