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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources