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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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