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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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