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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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