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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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