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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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