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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. 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. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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