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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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