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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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