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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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