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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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