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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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