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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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