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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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