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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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