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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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