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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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