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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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