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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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