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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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