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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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