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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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