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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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