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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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