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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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