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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people 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 MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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