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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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