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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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