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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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