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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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