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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews 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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