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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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