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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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