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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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