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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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