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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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