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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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