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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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