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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates 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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