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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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