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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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