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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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