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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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