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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. 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. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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