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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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