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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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