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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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