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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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