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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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