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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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