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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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