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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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