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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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