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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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