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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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