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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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