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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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