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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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