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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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