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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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