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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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