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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver 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. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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