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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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