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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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