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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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