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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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