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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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