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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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