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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of 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 massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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