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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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