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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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