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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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