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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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