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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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