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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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