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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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