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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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