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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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