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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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