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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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