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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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