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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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