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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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