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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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