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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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