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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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