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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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